#EkitiDecides2026: Accord denies governorship candidate stepped down for PDP

The Ekiti State chapter of the Accord Party has vehemently denied claims that its governorship candidate, Opeyemi Falegan, has withdrawn from the upcoming election to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Wole Oluyede. Party chairman Adeniji Philip dismissed the rumors as false, asserting that Falegan is still actively participating in the race and has not stepped down for any other candidate.

These claims gained traction following a viral Facebook video by Isaac Fayose, brother of a former Ekiti State Governor, alleging Falegan's withdrawal. However, the Accord Party chairman insists the information is baseless and urged the public to disregard it. "It's information from the blues. It is not true and should be disregarded. We are still with our candidate. He has not stepped down for anybody and is ready for the election," Mr. Philip stated.

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It's information from the blues. It is not true and should be disregarded. We are still with our candidate. He has not stepped down for anybody and is ready for the election.

Meanwhile, the Oluyede Campaign Organisation confirmed receiving support from some Accord Party leaders. Their spokesperson, Idowu Adelusi, clarified that while Accord's deputy governorship candidate, Bayo Omoniyi, and other party leaders have declared support for the PDP, Mr. Falegan himself has not formally endorsed Oluyede. The declaration reportedly occurred at Oluyede's residence in Ikere-Ekiti.

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Although the Accord governorship candidate himself has not formally declared support for our candidate, his running mate and other leaders of the party have joined us.

Adelusi expressed optimism about the PDP's chances, claiming that other political parties, including the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Young Progressives Party (YPP), have also endorsed their candidate. "With this development, we are surely going to win the election on Saturday because other parties have also declared for us," he said.

The political maneuvering comes as parties conclude their campaigns for Saturday's governorship election. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) also held its final rally, with its National Chairman, David Mark, presenting the party flag to its candidate, Dare Bejide, and urging voters to turn out in large numbers.

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With this development, we are surely going to win the election on Saturday because other parties have also declared for us.